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Punjab Police Busts International Drug Racket, Seizes Over 64 Kg Heroin in Amritsar

Punjab Police Busts International Drug Racket, Seizes Over 64 Kg Heroin in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown against narcotics trafficking, Punjab Police has dismantled an international drug smuggling network in a joint operation carried out by the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, and Counter Intelligence Punjab. Two suspects were arrested during the operation, and 64.62 kilograms of heroin was recovered from their possession near Mahal village in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the network had links with foreign-based handlers as well as traffickers operating from across the border in Pakistan. Officials said the racket was involved in smuggling narcotics into India and distributing…
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders Amritpal Singh to Remain in Dibrugarh Jail; NSA Not to Be Extended

Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders Amritpal Singh to Remain in Dibrugarh Jail; NSA Not to Be Extended

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday issued interim directions in the case of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, stating that he will continue to remain lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam, with all related cases to be heard within the jail premises. The development comes as the Punjab Government decided not to extend the National Security Act (NSA) against the MP, with the current detention period set to expire on April 22. Despite this, the state clarified before the court that legal proceedings in multiple criminal cases registered against him will continue independently. Hearing…
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Cheema Announces Key Cabinet Decisions, Relief Measures for Flood-Hit Areas and Changes in Panchayati Framework

Cheema Announces Key Cabinet Decisions, Relief Measures for Flood-Hit Areas and Changes in Panchayati Framework

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday outlined a series of significant decisions taken by the state Cabinet, ranging from structural changes in the Panchayati Raj system to relief-oriented measures for flood-affected regions. Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Cheema said the government has approved amendments to the Punjab Panchayati Raj Rules, 1994, aimed at revising the reservation roster for local bodies. The changes come in the wake of administrative boundary adjustments in several districts, including Mohali, Patiala, Malerkotla, Sangrur, Ferozepur and Fazilka. Due to the reorganisation of villages and jurisdictional limits, the reservation…
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Punjab Cabinet Allows Farmers to Desilt Land Along Sutlej and Ghaggar Rivers, Approves Key Administrative Changes

Punjab Cabinet Allows Farmers to Desilt Land Along Sutlej and Ghaggar Rivers, Approves Key Administrative Changes

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant decision aimed at supporting farmers and strengthening flood preparedness, the Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has granted permission to farmers to carry out desilting activities on their land along the Sutlej and Ghaggar river belts. The move comes in response to the extensive damage caused by last year’s floods, which left large tracts of agricultural land covered with sand and silt, severely affecting productivity. Under the new decision, landowners will be allowed to remove silt from identified areas at their own expense, enabling them to restore soil quality and improve cultivation…
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After Chandigarh, Punjab Barnala’s schools get threat emails, students evacuated

After Chandigarh, Punjab Barnala’s schools get threat emails, students evacuated

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Punjab’s Barnala city after three private schools received bomb threat emails, prompting swift action from the local administration and police on Thursday. According to officials, the institutions that received the threatening emails include Vyas School, Aryabhatta School, and Tandon International School. Soon after the alerts surfaced, senior police officials, along with heavy security personnel, rushed to the campuses and initiated precautionary measures. With the cooperation of school authorities, a thorough search operation was launched across all three premises. Bomb disposal squads and security teams began scanning every corner to ensure there was no immediate danger.…
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Raghav Chadha security: Delhi Police to give interim security to Raghav Chadha as Centre approves Z cover

Raghav Chadha security: Delhi Police to give interim security to Raghav Chadha as Centre approves Z cover

Rajeev Sharma :- The Centre has reportedly approved Z-category security cover to AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha following a threat assessment by the Intelligence Bureau, sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs said. The security arrangement will be implemented in both Delhi and Punjab, with central paramilitary forces assigned for his protection. Until the central deployment is fully in place, the Delhi Police have been directed to offer immediate security cover. Security Shift After Punjab Withdraws Cover The development comes shortly after the Punjab Government withdrew Chadha’s Z category security, which had earlier been provided by the state police.…
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ED raids LPU, other properties across Punjab linked to AAP MP Ashok Mittal

ED raids LPU, other properties across Punjab linked to AAP MP Ashok Mittal

Rajeev Sharma :- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at multiple premises linked to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal, including his residence in Jalandhar and offices associated with Lovely Professional University (LPU). The raid is reportedly part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. According to sources, ED teams from Delhi reached the locations early in the morning, around 7.30 am and conducted coordinated searches across at least nine sites, including properties in Gurugram. Security personnel were deployed outside Mittal’s residence, where he was present during the operation. Probe Linked to Alleged Financial Irregularities…
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Punjab Govt Asks Centre to Keep Amritpal Singh in Assam Jail Even After NSA Period Ends

Punjab Govt Asks Centre to Keep Amritpal Singh in Assam Jail Even After NSA Period Ends

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant development, the Punjab government has approached the Centre requesting that Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh be allowed to remain lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam even after the expiry of his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The move has been justified on grounds of maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety. According to official sources, the state government has written to the Union Home Ministry, urging it to obtain consent from the Assam government under the provisions of the Transfer of Prisoners Act, 1952, along with relevant amendments. The request…
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Special Baisakhi Congregation at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Emphasises Panthic Unity

Special Baisakhi Congregation at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Emphasises Panthic Unity

Gurpreet Singh :- A grand religious congregation was held at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib to mark the sacred occasion of Baisakhi and Khalsa Sajna Divas, witnessing the participation of a large number of devotees and prominent Sikh personalities. The event reflected deep spiritual fervour and collective devotion. The programme began with the bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, followed by kirtan and religious discourse by eminent Sikh clergy. Senior granthis addressed the gathering, recalling the historic significance of 1699 when Guru Gobind Singh Ji established the Khalsa Panth, a moment that continues to inspire generations. During the congregation, religious leaders…
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Punjab Assembly Convenes Special Session; CM Bhagwant Mann Tables Bill on Sacrilege with Stringent Provisions

Punjab Assembly Convenes Special Session; CM Bhagwant Mann Tables Bill on Sacrilege with Stringent Provisions

Gurpreet Singh :- The special session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly commenced on Monday with members paying tributes to noted singer Asha Bhosle and victims of the recent Vrindavan boat tragedy. The House observed a two-minute silence in their memory before proceeding with legislative business. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann introduced the “Jagt Jyot Shri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026,” aimed at prescribing stricter punishment for acts of sacrilege against religious scriptures. The bill is currently under discussion in the House. Stringent Penalties ProposedThe proposed legislation includes provisions for severe punishment, with life imprisonment and a fine of up…
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